February 17, 2011
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Water & Wastewater Newsletter February 17, 2011 |
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Climate change pose risks for waste water treatment
A Simplified Climate Change Impact Assessment Tool (SCIAT) addresses the specific needs of the water industry, translating climate change projections into real-world impacts. A recent study in CIWEM’s Water and Environment Journal demonstrates its application in assessing the impacts of climate change on the reservoir water quality and water treatment plant (WTP) operations at Grafham Water in the east of England. The water industry, with its direct reliance on the hydrological cycle, is vulnerable to the variable weather patterns associated with climate change. Changes in precipitation, ... |
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Australian streamflow forecasts
Victoria, Australia, received almost three times its usual rainfall, making January 2011 the wettest on record. This heavy rainfall resulted in major and moderate flooding spanning north, west and central Victoria, particularly in the Loddon and Campaspe River systems. Streamflow forecasts suggest that higher than average flows are the most likely outcome during February to April. The catchments remain saturated and because this is a low flow period, the flow required to reach the high flow threshold is less than preceding seasons such as January to March. Inflow to Lake Eppalock in the ... |
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